/rɪˈkɔːl/

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Meaning

To remember something from the past, or to order something to be sent back.

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Word origin

Made in English from re-, meaning back, plus call, on the pattern of Latin revocare, to call back.

Origin
English
Root
re- + call
English cognates
call

Grammar

Verb typeregular (recall, recalls, recalled)

Examples

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Here recall means bring back into your memory.

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Recall is a slightly formal word for remember.

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Here recall means ask for a product to be sent back.

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This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 4: recall, German, session and 7 more words.